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퍼지다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '퍼지다' primarily means 'to spread out' or 'to become broader.' It is often used to describe physical spreading, such as flames, liquids, or substances expanding over an area. It can also be used metaphorically for things like rumors or feelings that spread among people.

Common Contexts

  • Physical spreading: flames, liquids, stains
  • Abstract spreading: rumors, news, influence

Collocations and Patterns

  • '퍼지다' with natural phenomena: 불꽃이 퍼지다 (flames spread)
  • '소문이 퍼지다' (rumors spread)
  • '기름이 퍼지다' (oil spreads)

Register and Politeness

'퍼지다' is a neutral verb suitable for everyday conversation and writing. It is neither formal nor informal.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '퍼지다' with '펼치다' (to unfold or spread out something intentionally). Remember, '퍼지다' describes something spreading naturally or passively, not an intentional action.

Example Sentences

불꽃이 점점 퍼져서 하늘을 밝히고 있다.

Bulkkoci jeomjeom peojyeoseo haneureul balghigo itda.

The flames are spreading and lighting up the sky.

소문이 빠르게 퍼져서 모두가 알게 되었다.

Somuni bbaleuge peojyeoseo moduga alge doeeotda.

The rumor spread quickly, and everyone found out.

기름이 물 위에 퍼져서 넓게 퍼졌다.

Gireumi mul wie peojyeoseo neolbge peojyeotda.

The oil spread widely on the water.